Oaks Christian grads

Members of the Class of 2013 at Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village celebrated their graduation Thursday with a focus on moving forward with faith in Christ.

KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR Kiara Elizabeth Nowlin tries to convince David Joseph Darley that her lip gloss has a pleasant taste by daubing a sample on him, but Darley strongly disagrees as they await the commencement ceremony for Oaks Christian High School Class of 2013 held at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village on Thursday.

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KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR Samir Wael Tarazi prays with fellow members of the Oaks Christian High School Class of 2013 at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village. Tarazi is headed for Pepperdine University, where he will study computer science.

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KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR Justin Michael Matthews (front center), senior class president and leadership member, sings the school anthem among classmates after students were awarded their diplomas as members of the Oaks Christian High School Class of 2013.

KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR Sydney Elizabeth Socquet (right) talks to a fellow Oaks Christian High School Class of 2013 graduate after the commencement ceremony, checking their hair in the reflection of the window at Calvary Community Church, on Thursday in Westlake Village.

KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR Cody David Phillips delivers his senior testimony to the Oaks Christian High School Class of 2013 during the graduation ceremony Thursday.

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KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR Guests of the Oaks Christian High School Class of 2013 members are layers deep with cameras.

KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR Chase Michael Thesman makes a gesture of peace and victory as he steps forward for his diploma at Thursday’s Oaks Christian High School graduation ceremony.

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KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR Some members of the Oaks Christian High School Class of 2013 rejoice at the conclusion of the graduation ceremony.

KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR The Oaks Christian High School Class of 2013 has its graduation ceremony at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village on Thursday.

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KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR The Oaks Christian High School Class of 2013 has its graduation ceremony at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village on Thursday.

Karen Quincy Loberg

KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR The Oaks Christian High School Class of 2013 has its graduation ceremony at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village on Thursday.

Karen Quincy Loberg

KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR The Oaks Christian High School Class of 2013 has its graduation ceremony at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village on Thursday.

KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR The Oaks Christian High School Class of 2013 has its graduation ceremony at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village on Thursday.

KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR The Oaks Christian High School Class of 2013 has its graduation ceremony at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village on Thursday.

KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR The Oaks Christian High School Class of 2013 has its graduation ceremony at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village on Thursday.

KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR The Oaks Christian High School Class of 2013 has its graduation ceremony at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village on Thursday.